Daily Archives: September 30, 2008

Voter registration deadline is Monday

Posted on September 30, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

I figure everyone reading this blog is sufficiently engaged with the political process to be already registered to vote. But you never know, and I’m sure most if not all of us know people who should be registered but aren’t … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Mayor White: Not so fast on that plant permit

Posted on September 30, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Mayor Bill White takes his fight against nearby chemical plants over the pollution they send our way to the next level. In an unusual request by the city, White asked the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, which is responsible for … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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A more direct way to help

Posted on September 30, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Julie talks about what life is like after Ike in her hometown of Seabrook, and tells of a little way in which we can help: Kids are helping kids with Operation CRAYON. This is assistance for kids from pre-kindergarten through … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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HISD versus Saavedra

Posted on September 30, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

There has been some tension in the relationship between HISD and its superintendent, Abe Saavedra. Yesterday, that nearly came to a head. Supporters of Houston ISD Superintendent Abelardo Saavedra rallied Monday amid fears that the school board planned to sever … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Candidate Q&A: Leslie Taylor

Posted on September 30, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Note: This entry is part of a series of written Q&As with judicial candidates who will be on the ballot in Harris County. I am also doing recorded interviews with non-judicial candidates. 1. Who are you, and what are you … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Is the light beginning to dawn on Farmers Branch?

Posted on September 30, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Could be. Farmers Branch officials are backing away from vows to go as far as the U.S. Supreme Court to defend a voter-approved ban on apartment rentals to illegal immigrants. The city instead is relying on a replacement ordinance designed … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Clement to Dillard for the score

Posted on September 30, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Congratulations to Rice’s Chase Clement and Jarett Dillard, the most prolific scoring combination in NCAA history. Rice senior receiver Jarett Dillard nearly remained stoic until the moment of truth. From the day he began fielding questions regarding the record he … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Texas blog roundup for the week of September 29

Posted on September 30, 2008 by Charles Kuffner

Still mulling over the Presidential debate? Let the Texas Progressive Alliance tell you about what you missed while you were wondering whether or not it was going to happen. Click on for this week’s highlights. Continue reading →

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